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Magatama
Magatama are curved beads made from various materials such as jade, glass, or stone. They date back to the Jomon period in Japan, around 1000 BC, and have been used...
Magatama
Magatama are curved beads made from various materials such as jade, glass, or stone. They date back to the Jomon period in Japan, around 1000 BC, and have been used...
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SnowFlake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian is a unique and beautiful form of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. What sets Snowflake Obsidian apart is the presence of white "snowflake" patterns...
SnowFlake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian is a unique and beautiful form of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. What sets Snowflake Obsidian apart is the presence of white "snowflake" patterns...
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Amethyst
Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its distinctive purple color from iron impurities in the crystal. It is found in geodes all around the world, with notable deposits...
Amethyst
Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its distinctive purple color from iron impurities in the crystal. It is found in geodes all around the world, with notable deposits...
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Peristerite
Peristerite is a variety of feldspar that contains inclusions of exsolved lamellae of albite within a host of orthoclase or oligoclase. This unique structure gives peristerite its distinctive iridescence, with...
Peristerite
Peristerite is a variety of feldspar that contains inclusions of exsolved lamellae of albite within a host of orthoclase or oligoclase. This unique structure gives peristerite its distinctive iridescence, with...
LORE - Myth & Legend
The Quandary of the Oarfish: Doomsday Fish
It is a creature that evokes the past, when gods and monsters ruled the seas, and invites wonder in the present, where its rare appearances continue to stir fear, fascination,...
The Quandary of the Oarfish: Doomsday Fish
It is a creature that evokes the past, when gods and monsters ruled the seas, and invites wonder in the present, where its rare appearances continue to stir fear, fascination,...
Pyrite the stone of Fire
With its dazzling golden glow, Pyrite has captivated human imagination for centuries. Often mistaken for gold, this glittering mineral holds a deeper, more mythological significance—especially in the lore of ancient...
Pyrite the stone of Fire
With its dazzling golden glow, Pyrite has captivated human imagination for centuries. Often mistaken for gold, this glittering mineral holds a deeper, more mythological significance—especially in the lore of ancient...
Way of the Kami
Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, is deeply rooted in the belief and reverence of kami, sacred spirits that are believed to reside in natural elements, objects, and ancestors. These...
Way of the Kami
Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, is deeply rooted in the belief and reverence of kami, sacred spirits that are believed to reside in natural elements, objects, and ancestors. These...
The Double Moon - 2024
In the rich tapestry of world mythology, dual moons often symbolize various dualities. Greek mythology presents Selene and Helios not as moons, but as deities of the moon and sun,...
The Double Moon - 2024
In the rich tapestry of world mythology, dual moons often symbolize various dualities. Greek mythology presents Selene and Helios not as moons, but as deities of the moon and sun,...
Medicinal Stones throughout the ages
Written accounts about healing or the prevention of illnesses with gemstones have been extant since antiquity; Eminent writers of the old age such as Aristotle, Gajus Plinius Secundus, Dioscurides, and...
Medicinal Stones throughout the ages
Written accounts about healing or the prevention of illnesses with gemstones have been extant since antiquity; Eminent writers of the old age such as Aristotle, Gajus Plinius Secundus, Dioscurides, and...
Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. This ancient holiday has deep roots in Celtic culture and is still celebrated by...
Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. This ancient holiday has deep roots in Celtic culture and is still celebrated by...
Explore the depths with Locations that inspire Myth and Legends...
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Mariana trench
At its lowest point lies Challenger Deep, the most famous part of the Mariana Trench and the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans. Reaching down nearly 36,070 feet (10,994 meters),...
Mariana trench
At its lowest point lies Challenger Deep, the most famous part of the Mariana Trench and the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans. Reaching down nearly 36,070 feet (10,994 meters),...
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Samarkand
Cradled in the heart of Central Asia, Samarkand is a city where every mosaic, minaret, and market square echoes with more than 2,700 years of human endeavor. Empires have come and gone,...
Samarkand
Cradled in the heart of Central Asia, Samarkand is a city where every mosaic, minaret, and market square echoes with more than 2,700 years of human endeavor. Empires have come and gone,...
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Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island in Japan, is an iconic symbol of the country and holds great historical significance. Let's delve into the rich history of this majestic mountain....
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island in Japan, is an iconic symbol of the country and holds great historical significance. Let's delve into the rich history of this majestic mountain....
